All Hands Messages
Commandant's All Hands Message - Multiple Benefits of a Multi-Mission Coast Guard
To the Men and Women of the Coast Guard:
This All Hands is intended to provide each of you accurate and timely information regarding a few recent press articles reporting that the Coast Guard’s longstanding Maritime Safety mission might be transferred to another agency in another department. I want to assure you of my absolute commitment to each of the Coast Guard's mandated missions, including Maritime Safety.
Last week, I sent a message to senior operational field commanders outlining my priorities and guidance for executing our vital Maritime Safety mission. It is important that you read this message to understand the importance of executing all of our missions, while maintaining a professional relationship with our stakeholders in the maritime community. The message has been posted and is available on the Commandant’s Corner of CG Central (“Our CG” tab).
I am committed to preserving our role as the world’s leader in Maritime Safety and am working with the Administration and Congress to maintain and improve our Maritime Safety authorities and responsibilities where applicable. We are also implementing a number of initiatives that will strengthen our professional competencies to better serve the maritime community. As we do that, I will make every effort to ensure that national leaders and decision makers understand the tremendous value the Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety mission brings to the safety, security and stewardship of our national interests.
I need each of you to remain focused on mission execution while performing
your duties. Nothing speaks louder than the good work you do each and every
day in service to our Nation.
We are America’s lifesavers and guardians. Stay focused and stay safe.
Admiral Thad Allen
Semper Paratus!
All Hazards…All Threats…Always Ready